Following the heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) swiftly activated its emergency response team to clear fallen trees across Ikoyi, Ikeja, and surrounding areas. Major operations were carried out on…
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Stakeholders Urge Joint Investment in Nigeria’s Energy Transition
Stakeholders in the environmental sector have called on governments at all levels, civil society groups, and individuals to collaborate and invest in Nigeria’s renewable energy transition process. Speaking at a conference held in Abuja on Tuesday to commemorate the 2025…
Buzzing Beneath the Radar: Africa’s Bees and the Silent Struggle to Survive
By Christopher Burke Bees are in serious trouble across much of the world. Alarming headlines from Europe, North America and parts of Asia warn of collapsing colonies, pesticide overload and climate-related stress threatening one of the planet’s most vital pollinators.…
Berlin’s Beloved Fat Mary Oak Tree Under Strain From Drought
Berlin’s oldest tree, the English oak known as Dicke Marie, or Fat Mary, is showing visible signs of drought stress, particularly in its crown, forestry officials warn. The tree stands in the northern district of Tegel and is estimated to…
EACOP: Chubb Becomes 30th Major Insurer to Reject the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Chubbs has become the 30th Major Insurer to reject the french TotalEnergies powered 1,443-kilometer crude oil pipeline stretching from Uganda’s Kabaale and Hoima districts to the Tanzanian port of Tanga.
Ecological Justice and Resilience: Unpacking Capitalism and Colonial Legacies at HOMEF’s School of Ecology
By Homef There is a swath of current statistics that reveal appalling levels of environmental degradation and climate vulnerability across nations, especially in Global South regions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one such statistic, up to “3.6…
African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging…
Egbin Power Clinches 2024 Sustainable Company of the Year Award – Reaffirms Industry Leadership
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Sustainable Development Company of the Year award at the 2024 Energy Times Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Egbin’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and…
LAWMA Intensifies Enforcement; Expands Recycling Initiatives for Effective Waste Management
…says “No tolerance for environmental infractions” The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reinforced its commitment to tackling indiscriminate waste disposal across the state, adopting a two-pronged approach of strict enforcement and innovative waste management solutions. The agency has vowed…
